JP5574125B2 - Multi-function supply element - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a multifunctional supply element for lighting, heating, air conditioning, sound and / or information transmission in closed indoor or outdoor areas, among others.

  In particular, the invention relates to a supply element comprising a heating element in the form of a heat radiator incorporated in a housing or a housing part and another functional element in the form of a speaker, a water discharge cooling element or a lighting element. The present invention further relates to a light / heat radiator comprising a support, at least one light emitting element disposed on the support and emitting light, and a heating element emitting heat.

  This type of combination supply element is known from publication 1 as a lighting and heating element. The light / heat radiator described therein is provided with a central housing, which includes an infrared radiator in the form of a long elongated rod. On both sides of the housing are provided lamp housings pivotably connected to the housing, each lamp housing having a halogen radiator. This combination light / heat radiator has the advantage that not only heat but also light can be connected to one facility at the same time, and such light / heat radiator combination is preferably in the restaurant area Can be used in home terrace area, or balcony.

  Despite these advantages, known light and heat radiators have some drawbacks with regard to their mounting location or flexibility. For example, for one thing, there must be a flat or straight mounting edge along which the elongated light and heat radiator can be mounted. Furthermore, the appeal of known light and heat radiators is often not great enough compared to a competing simple module with a simple housing in which a heating rod or gas burning point is placed. . For example, known combination light and heat radiators are difficult to use in many places, such as tents, sunshades, or circular pavilions.

  For example, as a light or heat source, the supply element can be provided with a functional element that can be arranged not only to extend laterally or downwards but also to radiate centrally in the room or radially outward. What can be done is often desirable.

European Patent Application Publication No. 1530404

  The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a multi-function supply element of the type described at the outset, which can be arranged in the room as flexibly as possible, with additional functions if possible. In this way, it is possible to inspire further purchase motivation. The second object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional supply element having as much functional diversity as possible by using various types of functional elements and by its flexible arrangement in the supply element.

  The first problem is solved according to the invention by the multifunctional lighting and heating element of claim 1. Further problems are solved by the supply element according to claim 2 or 3, and the dependent claims describe advantageous refinements for the further solution of both problems.

  With the arrangement according to the invention of a multi-function supply element configured as a lighting element or a heating element, it is possible on the one hand to use a support having other types of functional elements in addition to the lighting module or the heating module. Depending on the improvement of the support of the supply element, on the other hand, the supply element can be suspended in the room or fixed to a wall or pole. For this purpose, the support is designed as a stand leg or as a suspension means, for example in the form of a suspended lamp, so that the supply element can be configured and used in the form of a stand lamp or a suspended lamp.

  In the simplest case, the supply element according to the invention consists of modules with two different functions. Combinations of light radiators and heat radiators are known from the prior art already described above, but supply modules having one or more heating elements are sprayed with a cooling device, for example cold steam or mist water. Can be combined with spraying elements. Such a simple supply element can be provided in a housing which can be fixed to the wall or ceiling via a fixing device.

  However, a combination with further functional modules arranged in common on one support is preferred. For example, all functional modules can be attached to one another by a common fixing part and optimally supplied via a common bus system. The combination of heating and cooling elements in one supply element is particularly attractive for use in sunshades, beach umbrellas, tents or terraces, where the supply element is on each support bar or in the center It can be attached to the pole and fixed.

  In the following, the advantages of the present invention will be described in particular on the basis of a supply element integrated from various functional elements. These functional elements are arranged on one common support, the support being configured such that the supply element is configured in the form of a heated lamp. This combination is only an example and all other types of functional elements can be used in combination with the functional elements described here, in particular for the formation of multifunctional elements based on lighting or heating or cooling functions. These functions can be organized into various basic forms via the support.

  In particular, a heat radiator can be combined with the element for spraying mist water and / or with a speaker and / or a lighting element, which cools via the enthalpy of evaporation.

  The fixing means may be a special steel rod or a rod made of other materials in the preferred and particularly elegant configuration of the combination light and heat radiator. The rod can be configured as a telescopic rod, whereby the light / heat radiator can be adjusted vertically. This telescopic rod function can also be driven electrically, so that the height can be adjusted even in high spaces, for example by remote control.

  In contrast, a simple or simple and elegant construction of a combination light / heat radiator can also be hung on a conventional tensioning means, for example a chain or wire isle. The current supply section for supplying a required voltage to the lighting element or the heating element preferably extends along a fixing means that is elongated, and a support is fixed to the fixing means.

  Of course, the fixing means can also be formed by a plurality of rods or tensioning means, which can be suspended, for example, in a V-shape or in the form of an inverted tripod from the ceiling. The latter configuration is preferably considered when the ceiling does not exist or is not suitable for absorbing a corresponding force.

  Preferably, the support has a polygonal shape and has three or more corner areas as “corners” in the sense of the present invention, which may of course be rounded. Further functional elements can also be arranged at these corners, for example functional elements as lighting elements can be provided at at least several places of the corners. These functional elements can be pivotally or pivotally connected there in the same way as other positions on the support, which can further increase the functionality. As an alternative to the lighting element, the water spray cooling element can also be provided at the corner.

  Furthermore, all functional elements can be pulled out via the telescopic bearings, i.e. pulled from their original fixed points. Functional elements can be quickly installed and exchanged in the form used from time to time, via fixed parts and standard connection systems that are easily disengaged.

  In a particularly attractive arrangement of combination light and heat radiators, for example, lighting elements are arranged at all corners of a triangular support, which can have separate lamp housings. The lamp housing can have, for example, one or more halogen radiators, and the radiator itself or the lamp housing itself can be configured to be rotatable or pivotable. Of course, the illumination intensity can be configured to be adjustable via a corresponding dimmer if such a function is desired.

  Between the two opposing corners, a heating element is arranged along the edge of the support. Again, heating elements can be provided at all edges, or heating elements can be arranged in only a few places. The heating element preferably has a housing with an infrared radiation heating rod therein. Such housings are generally known and are usually configured as a reflector that supports a rod disposed within the reflector. Here, the reflector itself is covered via a protective grid, thus avoiding the contact of a human or flapping object with the heating rod. The housing can be fixed to the support itself or, if the housing is arranged between two lighting elements, it can be fixed to the lighting element itself, which is further fixed to the support.

  Preferably, the heating element is arranged on the support or between the two lighting elements in a rotatable or pivotable manner. In this way, the radiation angle of the heating element can be adjusted, for example, different angles can be adjusted depending on the size of the space to be irradiated. The adjustable irradiation angle is particularly practical even when the heating element can adjust the amount of heat via output control, for example a heating element that radiates relatively strongly downwards in a small room. In the case where a small heating power is selected, on the other hand, when the same combination type light / heat radiator is used in a relatively wide room, the radiation angle of the heat radiation can be further widened to adjust a relatively large power. .

  By adjusting the radiation angle of heat radiation and the radiation angle of light in relation to the tunability of the respective outputs, the combined light / heat radiator can be used universally, so that It can be adapted to the place of use from time to time.

  As a rule, the supply element is suspended in the room. In other words, it is suspended from the top or the edge of the wall. Alternatively, of course, the fixing means can be extended downwards, so that the fixing means can be supported on the floor. In this case, the supply element is substantially in the form of a multi-function heating stand or stand lamp, where an additional cover element illuminates the combination light and heat radiator, as is known in conventional gas heating stands. This cover element can be protected from influences and can be used as a reflector for the heat radiated upwards.

  In a luxury facility, the adjustment of functional elements, for example heating elements and lighting elements, can be driven electrically. In particular, remote control is provided here, and the emission angle of light or heat radiation can be adjusted via remote control. This is the case when the supply element is placed at a height that prevents manual adjustment or when there is a danger and the device is heated so that the irradiation angle cannot be changed without the risk of burns. Recommended.

  The lighting element can be a normal lamp. Here, in the overall shape of the lamp, either the halogen spotlight already mentioned above or a classic energy-saving lamp can be used. The lighting element can also have any type of reflector, and if the lighting element is arranged very close to the heating element, the reflector can additionally assume a protective function for the heating element. This protective function can alternatively be assumed by the housing of the heating element.

  As an alternative, it is also possible to use an advertising support that is illuminated in the background and has a light-transmitting panel, for example an advertisement can be attached to this light-transmitting panel. Such an advertisement support can be used in combination with a normal lamp, and thus the combination light / heat radiator can take on the advertisement function and the lighting function.

  If indoor lighting is ensured in other ways, only advertising elements that allow a particularly efficient positioning of beer advertisements, for example in restaurants, can be used. In this way, the combination light / heat radiator gains an additional advertising function, which allows many users to fund the procurement of the device. At the same time, the function is guaranteed even during times when the outside is warm and heating is not required.

  Combination light / heat radiators can have additional components to enhance functionality. In a particularly advantageous configuration, for example, a speaker is arranged in the central region of the support, and background music or information can be transmitted indoors via the speaker. This signal transmission for the loudspeaker is preferably performed via a supply line extending parallel to the fixing means of the support.

  Instead of a speaker, a ventilator providing a ventilation function in summer can be used, and in the winter a heating element heats the room.

  In some cases, an additional ventilator can be used to allow the warm air that rises in the room to flow downward again, so that the cold air in the lower area of the room and the heated air in the upper part of the room are continuous. Can be exchanged. If the rotor blades of the ventilator cover the area of the heating element, it must of course be ensured that the rotor blades are not damaged by thermal radiation by means of suitable spacing or suitable materials.

  As an alternative or in addition to the further functional elements described above, the light / heat radiator can also have a water cooling device. Especially in areas where the outside temperature is high, there is a demand for cooling capacity when the outside temperature is high. For this purpose, a water spray device can be provided, which can be provided in the central region of the support, like a speaker. Such a water spraying device can spray water mist or fine water droplets, which evaporate in warm outside air, and as a result, evaporative cooling lowers the room temperature and performs room cooling.

  Finally, according to a further configuration of the invention, the support itself can be connected to a joint provided with fixing means. This joint, on the other hand, makes the tilt of the support adjustable and lockable, so that the light and heat radiator can be adapted to different angles of the fixing means or the radiation angle of the whole system can be adjusted . A further possibility is that the support is rotated, for example via an electric motor, so that the heat radiation can cover the entire room extensively and can be continuously distributed over the angular region.

Modular delivery elements, for example modular systems with various types of functional elements, can be replaced more simply and easily than the system of the present invention. For this purpose, modules arranged in a line in parallel or in sequence and having at least partially different functions can be used as functional elements. Function modules can also be selected from the following list of formats (other functions can of course be used as well).
A heating module comprising at least one heat radiator that radiates heat,
A lighting module comprising at least one lighting element that emits light,
An acoustic module comprising at least one speaker,
A display module comprising at least one information panel or display illuminated in the background,
・ Cooling modules that emit water vapor or water mist
・ Input module for information input,
A microphone module or camera module for recording information or for indoor monitoring,
A multi-function module comprising individual functions of other function modules or a combination of all functions.

  When the supply element has a modular structure, the function module formed in this way is supplied with power via, for example, a central supply connection, and from this supply connection via the supply connection, an input end necessary for the function is supplied. The provided functional module is fed via the supply line of the bus system.

  The supply connection here is preferably connected, for example, to an external module terminal of a building installation. The bus system has the necessary lines for supplying and supplying energy to all functional elements of the functional module. The bus system extends in or along the support and can be connected to the functional element via a suitable interface.

  In a preferred refinement of this modular supply element, each output interface is configured to allow connection to all supply lines of the supply system, so that any type of functional module can be connected to each output interface. Can be connected to. If the functional element is not connected, i.e. the interface can be changed, the interface can be configured to automatically close the track, in particular the water or steam line. This is for example known from pressure lines. The electrical connection can be automatically insulated via, for example, a spring-out sleeve.

  The connection between the functional element and the supply connection can be carried out as described in German patent application No. 1020080555585.1. The features from this patent application can therefore be applied in the same way in the context of a “small” module row on a support in which a plurality of functional elements can be arranged in sequence to form a module row. This reference is expressly regarded as a component of the present invention. In the patent application, a power supply bus, called a power supply system, supplies power to individual functional elements arranged on a support in a star shape or supplies individual module rows.

  It is particularly practical to use a general purpose bus system to supply the functional elements via a single connection type. This is because it makes it possible to equip the support exclusively for the user. For example, to use a heating element or a cooling element (water spray), one and the same support can be used, so that a support for winter equipment can be used like a support for summer equipment. it can.

  The bus system and the connection to the bus system are implemented such that each plug opens a necessary line or connects when the functional element is connected to each socket. This can be done with an electrical plug connection or with an elastically loaded valve known from, for example, a hydraulic or pneumatic mechanism.

  The interface is configured such that each functional element of a particular type can be docked, and preferably only the lines necessary for the function are connected. Of course, the entire bus system may be loop-connected by the housing of the functional element. That is, a connecting portion for another functional element is provided at the outlet of the housing, and any other type of functional element can be functionally connected to this connecting portion regardless of the function of the functional element.

  Furthermore, the universal bus system and the connection system allow a modular structure, which allows the user to adapt the functionality of the supply element to personal or session wishes as desired. This allows the unit structure of the system to build flexibility on the user side or on the manufacturer side.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the following description of preferred embodiments on the basis of the drawings.
Brief Description of Drawings

It is a figure which shows the Example of the supply element of this invention comprised in the form of the hanging lamp. It is a figure which shows another structure of a supply element provided with a wall holder or a ceiling holder. FIG. 2 shows a functional element configured as a heat radiator used in connection with the present invention. FIG. 4 shows another functional element configured in the form of a light bullet as a lighting element used in connection with the present invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd functional element comprised as a display element for flowing characters used in connection with this invention. FIG. 7 shows a fourth functional element composed of a heating element and two outer water spray elements used in connection with the present invention. It is a figure which shows the functional element comprised as a lighting element which has a connection part to a bus system.

  The combination light / heat radiator shown in FIG. 1 has a triangular support 1 arranged on a fixing means 5.

  The fixing means 5 is here configured as a hollow cylindrical rod and is made of special steel like other parts of the light / heat radiator. The hollow cylindrical rod of the fixing means 5 accommodates a supply line for the structural member of the combination light / heat radiator, so that this line cannot be seen and is guided upwards. Here, the fixing means 5 is fixed to the ceiling of the room, for example, and the support 1 is attached to the lower end of the fixing means 5. The support 1 here has a triangular basic shape in the form of a plate. Instead of such a plate, of course, a bar or any other support shape can be used.

  The triangular support 1 has one lighting element 2 at each of its three corners, which lighting element 2 is here formed by a lamp housing. The lamp housing illuminates upward and downward and has a halogen spotlight, shown here as a circle, at some angle to vertical or horizontal. In this way, the combination light / heat radiator can illuminate the ceiling and floor area of the room.

  By using a halogen spotlight with a correspondingly large illumination angle, the room is illuminated sufficiently evenly. However, here, the choices of the illumination means and the illumination element 2 themselves can be satisfied, respectively, so that the desires of each user can be almost satisfied. Colored lamps can also be used to achieve additional optical effects if desired.

  If the light and heat radiators shown here are to be used outdoors and in connection with entertainment events, the function of the color organ can be fulfilled by the lighting element 2 via a corresponding function, or it is electrically driven Other light effects with swiveling illumination means are also possible, such as laser shows. Furthermore, the light / heat radiator can in this case be provided with a smoke generator, which can cause a corresponding effect, for example in a dance event.

  A heating element 3 is provided between the lighting elements 2 in the combination type light / heat radiator shown here. The heating element 3 is connected to the housing of the lighting element 2 via two support parts, which are connected on the one hand to the reflector housing of the heating element 3 and on the other hand to the housing of the lighting element 2. Thereby, the heating element 3 can be rotatably supported between the two illumination elements 2. Therefore, the combination type light / heat radiator configured as described above has three illumination elements and three heating elements, and particularly efficient space illumination is possible here.

  In the center of the combination type light / heat radiator, a speaker 4 is arranged in the illustrated embodiment. Similarly, a necessary signal is supplied to the speaker 4 through a supply line that penetrates upward through the fixing means 5. Instead of such a loudspeaker, another colored lamp, cooling element or smoke generator can be provided for the actions already mentioned above.

  According to the invention, the support is not restricted to the use of triangular or square elements, but basically any shape is conceivable including discs or ellipsoids. Furthermore, the support can also be formed by the housing itself of the functional elements, which are arranged, for example, in a triangular or circular manner, on the one hand connected to each other and on the other hand at least partly provided with fixing or holding means It has been. The basic shapes of all functional elements can of course vary within the normal range.

  FIG. 2 shows a further configuration of the invention, here with functional elements juxtaposed in a row. These functional elements include a water spray element, a lighting element 2 and a central heating element 3 in the middle, first on each side from outside to inside. The functional elements are again arranged on a common support 1, which is further held via a fixing device 5 that can be fixed to a wall, parasol frame or sunshade frame.

  Here, all functional elements are configured to be rotatable relative to each other and to the support 1. This may be the case, for example, via a bearing in a bearing block configured correspondingly between the individual functional elements, or via a bearing on a common support rod that at least partially forms the support 1. It is feasible.

  3 to 5 show three possible functional elements as an example. These are heating elements in FIG. 3, lighting bars as lighting devices in FIG. 4, and display devices for advertisements and flowing characters in FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a simple but very attractive delivery element. This supply element can be used independently, or can be used in connection with the combination described above as a functional element if it is connected to a general purpose bus system. Here, the support 1 is in the shape of a curved holder for mounting on the ceiling or wall, the housing is arranged on two curved legs, and in the housing two water spray elements 6 on the sides. The heating element 3 is arranged in the center between them.

  Combining two individual functions that are functionally opposite makes this functional element particularly attractive. This is because it can be used in a wide variety. For example, such elements can be used at all latitudes almost all year round. This is because heating may be desired in the evening even in warm regions. Here, on the contrary, the advantage of the present invention is that the cooling device is extended by a heating function.

  Finally, FIG. 7 shows functional elements in a cross-sectional view in order to schematically show a general-purpose bus system. The support 1 has a bus channel on the side facing the housing of the functional element, in which all the lines necessary for connecting the functional elements provided are guided.

  The connection allows the required medium (pressure water, steam, power supply, data, video signal or audio signal) to be taken out via a universal adapter plug that can be inserted into a suitable socket in the bus system It is configured.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Support body 2 Illumination element 3 Heating element 4 Speaker 5 Fixing means 6 Spray element for water or steam

Claims (11)

A multifunctional supply element for illumination , comprising a support (1) configured in the form of a holding element, a stand or a wall mounting device, the support (1) comprising at least one illumination element (2 ) , A heating element (3) that radiates at least one heat, and a multifunctional supply element in which at least one additional functional element is arranged,
Said at least one additional functional element, the spray device for water vapor or fine water spray to a (6) consists,
The support (1) is arranged at the lower end of a fixing means (5) for hanging and fixing the multi-function supply element, and the fixing means (5) is a stand leg, a ceiling holder or a wall holder. Are located in
At least one of the additional heating element (3) and / or the additional functional element is arranged in a separate partial housing, which is connected to the support (1) in a rotatable or pivotable manner. Multi-function supply element characterized by that. Multi-function supply element according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one additional functional element is configured as a background lighting panel, as a lighting element (2) or as a speaker. At least one of the heating element (3) and / or the additional functional element is fixedly or pivotably arranged in a common housing, the housing being fixed to the support (1) or 3. Multi-function supply element according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that it is connected in a rotatable or pivotable manner or is held by a support (1). The support (1) is configured in a polygon having three or more corners,
A heating element (3) is fixed between the corners of the support (1), or is pivotably or rotatably arranged, and an additional functional element is fixed to the corner of the support (1), multifunctional supply element according to any one of claims 1 to 3, or pivotable, or are rotatably disposed, it is characterized. In each corner of the support (1) functional elements, in particular lighting elements (2), are arranged, the support (1) has a straight section between the corners,
Further functional elements are arranged along the straight section and are connected to the support (1) fixedly or rotatably or pivotable about a fixed point. Item 5. The multi-function supply element according to Item 4 . Multi-function supply according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the functional element is fixed or connected to an adjacent functional element and / or heating element (3). element. Rotation or pivotable functional elements, and / or rotation or pivotable heating element (3) is driven electric manner and is configured to be adjustable, claim 1, wherein the 6 The multi-function supply element according to any one of the above. The background lighting panel is an electronic display that can be controlled via a computer or television receiver, or is disposed in front of the lamp housing, at least one light source that functions as background lighting a light transmissive panel, any one of which is formed by the panel at which to display advertisements or other messages placed on the panel, from claim 1, characterized in that up to 7 Multi-function supply element as described in The support (1) has a circular, elliptical or polygonal shape and at least one functional element or heating element (3) is fixed in the center of the support (1) or in a telescopic rod. The multifunctional supply element according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , characterized in that the length is variably and / or rotatably arranged via a fixed part. The fixing means (3) is formed by a hollow cylindrical rod, and the lower end of the rod is fixed to the support (1) and is rotatably connected. multifunctional supply element according to any one of the connection lines are guided, that the claim 1, wherein up to 9 in. The fixing means (3) is rotatably connected to the support (1) and can be driven electrically for permanent rotation or for adjusting the rotation angle. The multi-function supply element according to any one of claims 1 to 10 .

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